Donald R. Pepperman

Practice areas

Antitrust Litigation, Business Litigation, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Securities Litigation

Focus areas

Antitrust & Trade Litigation, Class Actions

Donald R. Pepperman is a distinguished civil litigator, renowned for his expertise at both trial and appellate levels, and holds a partnership at Waymaker LLP. He is situated in Los Angeles, California, and extends legal representation to a diverse clientele, encompassing individuals and businesses across the state. Mr. Pepperman’s legal jurisdiction includes admission to practice before all California state courts, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of California. Moreover, his credentials extend to practicing before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 8th and 9th Circuits, along with the prestigious Supreme Court of the United States.

Across his illustrious career, Mr. Pepperman has been instrumental in numerous high-profile cases. His professional repertoire includes defending a prominent accounting firm entangled in a class action centered on mishandled audits, advocating for a patent holder in a lawsuit against a company for patent infringement, and serving as legal counsel for a group of employees in a wage and hour violations case. Beyond these focal points, his legal acumen spans antitrust litigation and consumer rights issues. Garnering recognition and respect from peers, Mr. Pepperman’s exemplary 35-year journey in the field is underscored by his AV Preeminent* peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Pepperman’s academic background comprises a bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University, Northridge in 1979. He furthered his education at Whittier Law School, where he graduated cum laude with a law degree in 1983. Prior to his tenure at Waymaker LLP, he held a role as a managing partner at a civil litigation firm. His professional affiliations encompass memberships in esteemed organizations such as the Association of Business Trial Lawyers and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

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